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finally abandoned Little Edisto Island, where a strong detachment had been posted, after having no doubt caused all the loss and injury that was in their power. Our forces, which until lately have been encamped along the line of railway, has been advanced from Pocotaligo, Coosawhatchie, and Hardeeville, their respective depots, to a point nearer the coast and in proximity to Bluffton, the scene of the foray attempted some weeks since, from which point any landing between Port Royal and Savannah river may be easily defended, and our forces concentrated to resist any more formidable attack. Indeed, the impression has gained strength here, as well as in Georgia, that the Yankees do not design any such movement, but threaten with the object solely of keeping our troops from being forwarded to points of vital importance either in Virginia or in Tennessee. The long service which our troops have seen here is at least fitting them for a more vigorous campaign when transferred to other loca